WRECKINGTUG FAVORITE ON THE JOB SINCE FRIDAY—BAD WEATHER DELAYS OPERATIONS. E m ’ts Bottom Is In Poor Shaped .Numerous Holes in Bottom of. Steamer * Prevents Raising—May Be Another. , Week Before Released. 'During the past week little proÂ­ gress has been made toward releasÂ­ ing the beached steam er Carolina of • th e Goodrich line, which Is ashore at ^ Stopey Creek, nine miles north of the Sturgeon Bay canal. S On Thursday of last week the tugs . Meyers and Arctic and steambarge J. S. Crouse, which were driven off the Job by the SE /jale that sprung up ! during the early hours of th at mornÂ­ ing, lay In this port all day waiting for the storm to subside. The Carolina to all appearances had : not suffered to any. perceptible exÂ­ te n t from the storm. . The wrecking tug Favorite was' sen t for Thursday morning and ar- . rived at the scene of the wreck on- Friday morning, when operations were again resumed. As s'oon as possible' the pumps were started again on Friday and the w ate...

SHE STURGEON hours. If some of this eighth grado work could be' spread over pjirt of the first year high school, there would be more pupils go th ru than there are a t thp present time. Besides the young lads of 13 and 14 in the eighth grade would not be worked to death. 'â - Vv.- '*0 s^Sturoeoh safe advocate V ablished E very T h ursday a t Sturgeon B ay. W ls. ' â n tered in th e Post-offlce a t Sturgeon , Bay. W ls., a s eocond-closs m atter. BATES OP: SUBSCRIPTION: One year ................,.$1.60 S ix m onths ............ 75 F o u r m onths ..................... .60 Two m onths .............. .26 S in gle copies ................ .06 Two dollars w ill be charged If not •aid w ith in .th e year. DUDLEY S. LONG - Publisher A ddress a ll com m unications to T he S turÂ­ geon B ay Advocate. Sturgeon B ay, Wls, Sturgeon Bay, Wls., December 14, 1916, It is not the fellow who modestly sltB still and makes no noise who gets the political jobs. \"Door county, the tourists’ paraÂ­ dis...

WEST SIDE and VICINITY ska stobgeok JOHN THOMAS ACCIDENT VICTIM -• John Thom as of this w ard was the victim, of a m ost distressing accident two weeks ago on Monday taorning, w hile employed in a factory a t Ken osha, which resulted in the. loss of several lingers. ' John was employed by the Sim mons Mfg. Co. and was engaged in running a machine a t the time. A piece of iron broke off and dropt onto the rollers of the machine. In tryÂ­ ing to grab it his right hand got caught in the rollers and was drawn in, crushing the first four fingers into jelly as far as the second knuckle. He used his left hand to relieve the presÂ­ sure so th at he could release the imÂ­ prisoned member and the third finger of this hand was also caught in the m achine and crushed, only the tip being mangled. W ith rem arkable nerve John unÂ­ assisted went to the factory hospital, where a tem porary dressing was made, after which he wAs taken to the general city hospital. Here it was found necessary to remov...

Company the firm hits issued checks â ' amountiDg to ?230/)00 to the fermers hvho reused, sugar beets during-the past • • “\"T—~ 'summer. Hie farmers of Door county Wo Hail bn Friday.— ! shared• in the division of this som of Owing to the train on the Northwes- • money, tern being four, hours behind time on: Friday. fdrenoon, there was *no mail or- Stores Will Keep Open.— , i rived here from the south on tJhttt day. I ' During the evening nfext’ wedt~ the _ 'V _ 2 • stores in the city will be kept open ev- Band Secretary. v | enings for the accommodation of the jThe Sturgeon Bay Band association) Qjrigtmas shoppers, and if these need . elected Millard .Tufts secretary to fill j any assistance in picking out^ Vrhat they the vacancy made by the disappearance [want to buy nfter looking over this is-' of John Blau. . • j sue of The Advocate they are hard to Adjourns Its Meeting.—' J please. ,The board of education adjourned its â • . * C. • • v . s r_ . Placed in Limbo.- meeting agai...

AMONG OUR EXCHANGES - - Up to the People. fY A eomi'spondtent wants to, know if + , congress van make a thirty -minute hour. Congress win do anything, if the * people will stand for it.'—Milwaukee Sentinel. â Â« THE' STURGEON BAY -ADVOCATE,DECEMBER' 14, The Echo Answers,. Why? Still unanswered remains tlic pressing question, why our soldier Iboys are re tained in Texas,- why untold millions are being squandered there? It is high time to end. this costly faroe.—Madison Democrat. The Real Thing. ..We have heard,for many years about the “maiden speeches” of congressman, lint a t last there wil be delivered the real thing when Congresswoman Rankin of Montana is recognised by the SpeakÂ­ er of the house.—Marinette Eagle-Star. How It Works. Since the La Follcttc seamen’s bill has become a law, it is interesting to note th at the United States’ control of PaÂ­ cific ocean trade has dwindled to 2 per cent. Japan, however, controls 65 per cent.—Rhinelander News. Steps in Progress. The Door...

-Ho. THE SXURGEQH BAT ADVOCATE,DECEMBER 14, 1916. Clean Up For Christmas! If you want to enjoy your ChristÂ­ mas in the proper spirit, you should clean up. A bath, a shave, a hair cut, a shampoo, a massage each or all of these will be quite necessary to niafce you feel at your best. SpeÂ­ cial attention given to shampoo and massage work for ladies. Perhaps you need a good rub of Conjurske’s dandruff cure and tonic to keep the dandruff out of your hair or to stop your hair from falling out. You know where to go when you ' want service. CONJURSKE’S Barber Shop It is a little early to talk of them for next season, but nevertheless, we want you to keep us in mind when you do need them. W e can at this time, however, exÂ­ tend you the season’s greetings and wish you A Merry Christmas and------ Happy New Year County BAILEYS HARBOR. , Farmers’ Institute a Success. , A very successful Fanners* Institute was held at the town hall Here last Thursday and Friday Dec. 7 and . 8. A largo number o...

''JjX**'* * \" STUS&O* BAT ADVOCATEjE€lU(BER.14, 1910. OLD MINING DAYS. The discovery of gold in the .Frazer liver, and its tributaries, in British ColÂ­ umbia, occurred in the year .1858, and among the many thousands tvI io started from Victoria to tlio land of promise was your humble, servant, Joseph BayÂ­ lor. Harry Clove went with me as partÂ­ ner. It was a journey of twenty-three days from Victoria, often wading waiBt- deep in mud and slush, and crossing mountains of immense height. At last we arrived at the mines in a deplorable condition. Here we found the suffering fearful, provisions scarce, and although we lind read such glittering accounts of the mines, the gold was slow in coming. Day by day we toiled, and at the end of the first week we were not much, rich- -cr than when we arrived. The second week, however, we struck a “vein,\" and our anticipations seemed about to ” be realized. It was the last day of the secÂ­ ond week, and Harry and I were seated in our tent smo...

' ^ j 1 ^ i^ ^ g ^ K iW P E c E M B E g 14,'im. - ' ** * i â Mi l l I I I I I I I I 1 1 I I I I M H H 111 I I I I M Â» JN making your list of Christmas remen b- rances do not forget that Plants and Cut Flowers are among those most appreciated by all. Have a fine line of blooming and decorative plants the Holiday trade consisting of Begonias Cyclemaq Preniula Jerusalem Cherries Celestial Peppers Narcissis Paper White and Chinese Lillies Cut Flowers I aim to carry an assortment of fresh stock all the time but can supply anything not in stock you may want that is in the'market promptly. Special attention given to Wedding Bou- quets and Funeral Designs. I also handle Flour, Feed, Hay, Oats, Straw, Chicken Feed and Poultry SupÂ­ plies* I take this opportunity of thanking my many customers for the very liberal patronage exÂ­ tended me during the past year and to assure you it ha’s been a p p r e c i a t e d . To all of you, and others I extend hearty Christmas Greetings. •i + : * I * An ...

â * . â â â % i m & i WEST SIDE and VICINITY Lived on Farm 52 Years. John B. Hoslett, fatlier of Jos. Hos- lett, prominent Sawyer merchant, this week sold his 160 acre farm in the Town of Clay Banks to Emil Meigle. Mr. Mei- gle owns 60 acres ncross the road and will now haye an excellent farm of 180 acres. Mr. and Mrs. Hoslett started farming shortly after they were married, and have lived on th a t same farm ever since. They have reared a family of children, have seen what was • once a wilderness grow into -cities and towns nnd some of the finest farming lands of the counÂ­ try . They believed th a t the old farm was the best place of all so long as they were able to work it, but now th a t they are both getting old, they deÂ­ cided it was best to sell, and will move into Sawyer where they have residence property and will spend the rest of their life in quiet and peace, enjoying th at which they w orked'so hard to gather and save. -Mr. Hoslett is 74 years old and--his wife...

' THE STURGEON BAY ADVOCATE.DECEMBER 14, 3916. W e can help you in the selection of gifts. The following are sorne of the items which you will find in our large stock, and we invite you to call at bur store before purchasings your. Xmas gifts. * Silverware Ingersoll Watches Kitchen Utensils Gasoline Lamps Razors Gasoline Sad Irons Pocket Knives Flash Lights Clocks Hand Sleds Coffee Percolators Furniture In our furniture department you will find a most complete assortment, and who does not appreciate a nice piece of furniture for Xmas. The Perry Co* Forestville, Wis. M o th e rs ! E Don’t buy your Christmas Candy anywhere else, until you have seen our line. Buying your candies from our store you treat the children to pure, fresh, homeÂ­ made candies. W e have a Special Mixed Candy at only 10c p^rlb. Other Candies from lO bup also Pure Sugar Stick Cariay and Canes. Fresh Roasted Peanuts at 10c per pound. . A fine line of Fancy Bbxes for a Xmas Gift. No. 1 SoftjShell New Mixed Nuts. J ...

r,'' ? | f t THE STUSGEON BAY ADVOCATE,DECEMBER 14, 1916. COMMITTEE BEGINS RAILWAY INQUIRY Proposed by President to Bot- tor Condition of Carriers. MAY CHANGE PRESENT SYSTEM Official* of Roads P/epared to Advocato â Federal Incorporation, Supervision 'of Securities and Extension of Authority of Interstate Commerce Commission. Washington, Nov. 20.—Ten members of Congress, five Senators and five members of the House of RepresentaÂ­ tives, began here today an Inquiry into the subject of public control and suÂ­ pervision of railroads tbat may lead to tbe revolutionizing of the whole scheme of governmental regulation of the counÂ­ try's transportation lines. Incidentally the committee Is to look into the quesÂ­ tion of government ownership of railÂ­ ways, telephone and telegraph lines and express companies. Tbe members of the committee which.will conduct this Important inÂ­ vestigation are Senator Newlands of Nevada, chairman Senators Robinson of Arkansas, Underwood of Alabama, Cummins...

^Sturgeon Â»a$ Htoocate Published Every Thursday at' Sturgeon Bay, Wis. -•. â tatered In the Post-offlce a t Sturgeon Bay, W la, as second*olaBS matter. RATES OP SUBSCRIPTION: One y e a r ................................ •* *lx m o n th s................................. .75 -â Four months . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............Â°v Two months ....................... .zb Single copies ............... - • • • Two dollars will be charged If not paid within the year. DUDLEY S. LONG Publisher Address all communications, to The SturÂ­ geon Bay Advocate. Sturgeon Bay,W la Sturgeon Bay, Wis., December 21, 1916. ARE WE BLIND TO THE FUTURE? Drunk with prosperity the people have given four more years of power to the Democrats. The spree still con- . tinues, but we are already getting a glimpse of “the morning after the night . before” in the terribly high cost of livÂ­ ing. Millions of people whose incomes have not been fattened by war orders, or by higher wages attributable thereto, o...